What Scholars Say

When it comes to Energy Medicine there are a few scholars who is an authority in this field. Check out what they say.

Albert Szent-Györgyi

a Nobel Laureate, advocated for understanding health at the molecular level, recognizing electron exchanges in cellular processes as essential to vitality.

Robert O. Becker

emphasizes the role of the body’s electromagnetic fields in healing and tissue repair, suggesting that bioelectromagnetic processes are foundational to health.

Dr. Richard Gerber

Energy Medicine involves restoring health by harmonizing the body’s electromagnetic fields, addressing imbalances believed to cause physical illness and stress.

Jong-Boo Park

Energy Medicine balances disrupted energy fields, promoting self-healing by restoring harmony in the body’s energetic structure

Dr. Gil Jun Kang

defines Energy Medicine as focusing on harmonizing disrupted body energy fields, which, if unbalanced, may cause illness

James Oschman

bridges scientific research and energy medicine, providing a comprehensive view of how bioenergetics aligns with holistic healing.

Theories and Principles

Energy Medicine 101

Principle of Energy and Wave

1. Energy Fields: Everything emits energy, spreading in waves. The warmth from a coffee cup is one example.
2. Wave Movement: Waves transmit energy without moving objects—like ripples spreading from a stone in water.
3. Quantum Entanglement: Two particles can stay connected across distances, impacting each other instantly.
4. In Energy Medicine: Balancing the body’s energy waves through practices like acupuncture supports healing and health.

Principle of Balance

1. Energy and Balance: Our bodies, like the Earth, rely on energy flow and gravitational forces to stay balanced. When energy flows freely, we feel healthy; disruptions cause discomfort and health issues.
2. Gravitational Analogy: Just as gravity centers objects, our body’s energy centers to keep us stable. Imbalances force the body to compensate, leading to strain and pain, like shoulder discomfort affecting the opposite shoulder.
3. Restoring Balance: Energy Medicine, such as acupuncture, works to realign energy pathways, helping to relieve pain and restore equilibrium.

Fractal Theory

1. Fractal Patterns: In our bodies, smaller parts mirror the whole, like each broccoli floret reflects the entire vegetable. This repeating pattern helps maintain energy balance.
2. Energy Fields: Fractal patterns in our energy fields show how imbalances in one area can impact others. Practitioners use this insight to restore harmony.Healing Applications: Techniques like acupuncture target mirrored energy points (e.g., hand or foot) to address broader imbalances, improving overall health.

Foundation of Self-Healing

1. Self-Healing and Balance: Our bodies are natural healers. When energy is balanced, we activate our natural repair systems, easing pain and correcting imbalances.
2. Addressing Faulty Signals: Pain can sometimes persist due to faulty signals in the body. Self-healing techniques can rewire these to reduce discomfort.
3. The Circle Technique: Applying gentle, circular pressure around pain points helps release blocked energy, promoting relief and relaxation.
4. Body Resilience: Our bodies are resilient, with built-in healing systems. Small, regular energy-balancing practices enhance this resilience.
‍5. Long-Term Healing Mindset: True healing requires patience, regular self-care, and focusing on the root cause rather than quick fixes.

Energy Mapping

1. Face as a Health Map: Facial markers—like moles, color changes, or pain points—can indicate internal health, linking areas of the face to organs like the heart, liver, and kidneys.
2. Pressure Points: Gentle pressure on facial areas can reveal sensitivity, indicating imbalances in organs or systems.
3. Circle Therapy: Applying light circular pressure to sensitive areas stimulates energy flow, relieving tension and supporting balance.

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What is the difference between Energy Medicine and Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a technique that involves inserting needles, while energy medicine emphasizes the principles behind healing. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) developed acupuncture through centuries of practical experience, whereas energy medicine aims to integrate both Eastern and Western medical perspectives, shaping a more future-oriented approach. Many Western doctors often wonder why a condition does not improve, while Eastern practitioners are more likely to ask why a treatment works. The intersection of these two questions is where the future of medicine may lie, and it’s highly likely that energy medicine will play a key role in this integration.

What is the difference between Energy Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Energy Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) both aim to balance the body's energy but differ in their methods. TCM is rooted in ancient Chinese philosophy and uses techniques like acupuncture, herbal medicine, and the Five Elements Theory to align bodily functions with natural elements for holistic health‍. Energy Medicine, by contrast, integrates Eastern practices with modern science, techniques that stimulate specific energy points on the body to restore balance at a cellular level‍. TCM offers a structured, traditional approach, while Energy Medicine is an evolving, interdisciplinary field.

Why VIVE Energy Medicine instead of VIVE Acupuncture?

One of the biggest considerations when opening the clinic was its name. Dr. Choi has studied integrative medicine, blending Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with Western Medicine. Typically, clinics in this field are named something like "Acupuncture Clinic" or "Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic." However, Dr. Choi felt that terms like "Acupuncture" or "TCM" didn't fully capture the direction and scope of her approach. In the broader vision, "Energy Medicine" more accurately represents Dr. Choi’s mission and direction, leading her to choose the name "VIVE Energy Medicine."

Is the point used in energy medicine the same as the point used in traditional Chinese medicine?

The points used in energy medicine and TCM differ, but energy medicine principles help Dr. Choi understand why TCM points are effective. This scientific clarity in energy medicine attracted Dr. Choi, as it provides a structured explanation behind the success of TCM points, bridging ancient practices with modern understanding.

Is Energy Medicine the same as Energy Healing?

Energy Medicine and Energy Healing both aim to balance the body’s energy, but they differ in techniques. Energy Medicine uses structured methods like point stimulation techniques, directly targeting specific points on the body to enhance energy flow and integrate with complementary medical practices. Energy Healing, on the other hand, generally involves spiritual or intuitive practices, such as Reiki, focusing on channeling energy without the need for direct physical manipulation of energy points.

Is Energy Medicine the same as Reiki or Chakra healing?

Energy Medicine, Reiki, and Chakra Healing are distinct practices in the realm of energy work. Energy Medicine uses structured techniques, like point stimulation, to target specific areas of the body’s energy systems, often integrating both Eastern and Western principles to complement traditional healthcare. Reiki, a Japanese practice, focuses on channeling universal energy into the client without direct manipulation, promoting relaxation and healing on a spiritual level. Chakra Healing, meanwhile, centers on balancing the body’s seven chakras through meditation or visualization to realign energy centers rather than through physical methods.

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